The Marian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Marian Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $108,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,100 and the largest $6,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$108,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,100
- Largest grant$6,100
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $104,000 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $104,000 | 56 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $108,000 | 40 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Marian Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Marian Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 40 | $108,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater SL | General support | $6,100 |
| Covenant House | General support | $6,100 |
| Energy Care | General support | $6,100 |
| Operation Food Search | General support | $6,100 |
| Individual | General support | $6,100 |
| Individual | General support | $6,100 |
| All Souls Parish | General support | $2,100 |
| Almost Home Womens Shelter | General support | $2,100 |
| Individual | General support | $2,100 |
| Blessed Teresa of Calcutta | General support | $2,100 |
| Bridge of Hope Ministries | General support | $2,100 |
| Carondelet Community Betterment Asc | General support | $2,100 |
| Center for Women in Transition | General support | $2,100 |
| Community Action Agency of SL Inc | General support | $2,100 |
| FR Bobs OUTREACH-501-C3 CH 75 | General support | $2,100 |
| Gene Slays Boys Club of SL | General support | $2,100 |
| Guardian Angel Settlement Assoc | General support | $2,100 |
| Immaculate Conception Church | General support | $2,100 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | General support | $2,100 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe SVDPS | General support | $2,100 |
| Our Lady of Providence Catholic CH | General support | $2,100 |
| St Agathas Center | General support | $2,100 |
| Willimeta Hardin Food Pantry | General support | $2,100 |
| St Andrews Resources for Seniors | General support | $2,100 |
| St Ann of Normandy Church SVDPS | General support | $2,100 |
| St Anthony Food Pantry | General support | $2,100 |
| St Augustine Wellston Center | General support | $2,100 |
| St Gabriel the Archangel Church | General support | $2,100 |
| Individual | General support | $2,100 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | General support | $2,100 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | General support | $2,100 |
| St Margaret of Scotland Catholic CH | General support | $2,100 |
| St Patrick Center | General support | $2,100 |
| St Pius V Church | General support | $2,100 |
| St Vincent de Paul Parish | General support | $2,100 |
| St Wenceslaus Church | General support | $2,100 |
| Criminal Justice Ministry | General support | $2,100 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church | General support | $2,100 |
| St Anselm Catholic Church | General support | $2,100 |
| Individual | General support | $2,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard McMahon Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Marian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marian Foundation give?
$108,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,100.
Who runs The Marian Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernard McMahon Jr (Director).
What does The Marian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and youth programs.